RitualXIXe–début XXe siècle
Gold-thread embroidered tefillin bag from Salonika
Enrich the Great Bookתיק תפילין רקום בחוטי זהב מסלוניקי
Description
Square bag of dark velvet embroidered in relief with gold and silver thread by the Sephardic workshops of Salonika. The flap often bears the owner's name, a crown, or the abbreviation for tefillin. Lined with silk, it protected the boxes and straps.
Features
- Material
- Velours et fil d'or
- Provenance
- Empire ottoman (Salonique)